Hong Kong firm alleges bid process for troubled utility was not ‘market-led’

US president tossed aside maps of Ukraine frontline in volatile White House meeting

Gustavo Petro had earlier accused administration of murder over its attacks on vessels in the Caribbean

The Madagascar protests highlight the powers and flaws of youth seeking a quick fix

China’s critical minerals chokepoint has been hiding in plain sight for decades

Ed Miliband says the government must act to tackle the country’s ‘affordability crisis’ and outlines clean jobs package

Military launched air strikes in south of enclave after accusing Palestinian militants of attacking forces in the area

Industrial policy has delivered impressive technological gains without productivity growth

Raising gambling tax could put 7,500 jobs at risk, warns chair

Paris museum closed for the day after successful heist of Galerie d’Apollon, which houses royal collection

Private capital group chief tells FT regulators have yet to catch up with political drive to boost competitiveness

Extended wait times and generous trade-in deals signal surging demand for newly redesigned device

Not knowing whether art originated in someone’s heart or a data centre is a major enjoyment-killer

Governing party faces potential loss of Senedd control amid Reform and Plaid Cymru surge in Welsh heartlands

Political turmoil and tax threats have accelerated investment flows to havens, asset managers say

Smaller groups seek alternative funding with traditional banks held back by ESG lending rules

Acknowledging the strange nature of work, and injecting some humour, can make us feel better

Regulators raise concerns about the rise of privately controlled currencies

Militant group rejects allegations and says it will not violate ceasefire agreement

Republicans decry demonstrations as ‘anti-American’ as people voice opposition to administration’s hardline policies

Sale represents first big restructuring move by chief executive Luca de Meo

BoE governor was speaking as central bankers debate rising trade barriers including from Donald Trump’s policies

Jonathan Gray says private capital group has put risks from the technology ‘top of our list’ when evaluating deals

As the market bubble builds, research shows progress in spotting investors who produce fundamental value